A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to rehear his challenges to E. Jean Carroll's successful defamation claims against him.

The decision represents another legal setback for Trump in the high-profile case involving the writer and former magazine columnist. Carroll had previously won defamation claims against Trump in court proceedings.

Trump's legal team had sought to have the appeals court reconsider aspects of the case, but the court declined to grant the rehearing request. The ruling allows the previous court decisions in Carroll's favor to stand.

The case stems from Carroll's allegations that Trump defamed her through public statements. The legal proceedings have been ongoing for an extended period, with Carroll successfully pursuing her claims through the court system.

The appeals court's decision not to rehear the case means Trump's legal options for challenging the verdict at this level have been exhausted, though further appeals to higher courts may still be possible depending on the specific circumstances and legal grounds available.